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5/6/20
A Tuesday night police chase on Iowa City’s east side has led to one arrest.
According to arrest records, Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies tried to pull over 36-year-old Solomon Xayabath of the Modern Manor manufactured housing community around 10:40pm for driving 65 miles per hour in a 35 mile-per-hour zone near Scott Boulevard and Wintergreen Drive.
Xayabath allegedly refused to pull over, instead leading deputies on a pair of chases that included traveling 75 in a 45 mile-per-hour zone and 65 in a 35 mile-per-hour zone. The sheriff’s office also says he ran a red light and a stop sign. He allegedly later admitted to eluding.
Xayabath is charged with Felony Eluding and Driving While Revoked. If convicted on both charges, he faces a maximum of six years in prison.